1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Pluriel and 1999 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 714 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Pluriel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lincoln LS (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | Pluriel | LS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
